Sports cars aren't usually a great choice for a weekend on the trails, but this modified Lotus Elise is ready to leave ...

The track-prep specialists, mid-engine ... Elise recently met its maker at Road Atlanta, Fastx Autosport's owner Kevin ...

Thanks to the new engine, light weight and some aerodynamic tweaks for 2011, Lotus claims the new Elise can get 56.1 mpg (46.7 mpg U.S.). That number, however, is on the European test cycle ...